Risk Coordinator

Come join our team as a Risk Coordinator at River Place Behavioral Health! If you are a positive, empathetic, and passionate person and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you!

River Place Behavioral Health, a service of Ochsner Health System, provides state-of-the-art psychiatric care for adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns. As a Risk Coordinator at River Place you would contribute to the team by:

• Assisting in maintaining accreditation compliance, patient safety goals and other state or licensing requirements.
• Facilitating document processing between managers and committees.
• Recording and maintaining committee meeting minutes, performance improvement and risk management documentation.
• Maintaining and updating of policy and procedure manuals.
• Maintaining and updating electronic and physical database.
• Assisting in project implementation and system-wide education and compliance initiatives including compliance with State Licensing and CMS regulatory requirements
• Tracking projects as assigned throughout the facility, which may include but is not limited to quality council, policies and procedures, safety committee, departmental monitors, board monitors and graphs.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Risk Coordinator is contributing to a patient and family experience in which we provide care, comfort, and security to patients and families at their most vulnerable times and having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career!

Job Requirements:

-High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred in a healthcare related field

-Minimum of 2-3 years and advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Excel

-Prior experience in working with EPIC highly preferred

-One year of experience in participating in hospital Joint Commission and state surveys highly preferred